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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Uri Doran worried, in Chapter 62?

2. Who does the president want to look into the developing situation in Israel?

3. How does Kennedy respond to Rapp when he comes to see her after the rescue mission?

4. What does David realize Friedman wanted?

5. When does Irene think she and Rapp should inform the FBI about David?

Short Essay Questions

1. What angers David about the Israeli air attack?

2. What possibility does Kennedy propose about David while discussing with Rapp who is behind the Palestinian ambassador's death?

3. What is Kennedy angry about regarding the rescue operation?

4. How does David escape from Jordan?

5. What do the Americans do after the Saudis threaten to suspend oil shipments if they vote for the French resolution?

6. What does Kennedy say in response to questions from the Saudi ambassador about the situation in Hebron?

7. Why isn't Rapp suspicious of Israel after the Saudi ambassador is assassinated?

8. What does Kennedy report Freidman told her about the assassination?

9. In Chapter 60, what does Kennedy report to the president about the bombing in Hebron?

10. How does David get out of the Israeli hospital?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write a 2-3 page essay arguing that Rapp is a "bad" OR "good" character. Use at least 3 examples from the story to provide evidence for your argument.

Essay Topic 2

Which 2 characters in "Executive Power" have the strongest relationship? Use examples from the text to support your argument. Remember that a strong relationship can also mean a negative one.

Essay Topic 3

Rapp's final choice (committing murder) at the end of the novel may seem surprising to some readers, but not surprising to others. Find three examples in the text of how this ending was foreshadowed, making sure to explain how each one directly connects to Rapp's choice to murder Prince Omar.

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